Property Information

Building and Zoning

On Friday, September 8, 2017, Allendale Township will be having an in-service training for all staff that work at the main office at 6676 Lake Michigan Dr.. The township office will still be open 8 to 5 but will have minimal staffing and assistance will be limited.

When submitting an Application, please include a cover letter, resume, professional references and proof of Degree (if applicable).

Application are now being accepted for a full-time Assistant Assessor. For more information on this position, click here. The Job Description is attached here. Feel free to contact Adam Elenbaas, Allendale Charter Township Supervisor at 616 895-6295 ext 12 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Applications are now being accepted for a part-time, approximately 24 hrs per week Assistant Operator for the Water/Sewer Department. For more information on the position, click here. Job Description is attached here. Feel free to contact Adam Elenbaas, Allendale Township Supervisor at 616 895-6295 ext 12 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Applications are now being accepted for a part-time Maintenance Position. For more information, feel free to contact Larry Haveman, Facilities Director, at (616) 262-3791 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Applications are now being accepted for a Zoning Board of Appeals Full Member and one Alternate Member. If interested, please fill out an application. For more information, feel free to contact Adam Elenbaas, Allendale Township Supervisor at 616-895-6295 ext 12 or emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Allendale Charter Twp Fire Dept

Allendale Charter Township houses Grand Valley State University. We have a population of over 20,000 plus a student population of about 24,000. Allendale Fire Department covers 32 square miles bordered by the Grand River.

Allendale Fire Department consists of 30 members, two of those members being full time employees of the Township, Chief Mike Keefe and Fire Inspector Dave Pelton. Our call volume for 2015 was over 1049 calls, the vast majority of those calls being EMS related. The Department continues to grow each year and strives for the professionalism that all fire departments strive for, large or small. Learn More...

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Allendale Charter Twp Police Department

Allendale Charter Township contracts with the Ottawa County Sheriff Department for police protection.

The mission of your Ottawa County Sheriff’s office continues to be that of “preserving public order and supporting the Constitution of the State of Michigan through enforcement of state and local laws.” Their mission is accomplished by providing 24 hour service to Ottawa County communities in the areas of responding to direct request for law enforcement service, criminal investigations traffic enforcement and general assistance to the public. With this established mission, they continue to place a significant emphasis on the victims and the communities. Their mission is furthered by the ability to office a correctional facility that meets the needs of the criminal justice system in Ottawa County.Learn more...

LIBRARY

Allendale Township Library

Contact us
Phone: 616-895-4178
fax: 616-895-5178
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Library Director: Rob Bristow - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CEMETERY

Allendale Cemetery

The Allendale Cemetery is located at 12655 60th Avenue, Allendale MI 49401. It is a quiet, beautiful old cemetery located out in the Allendale countryside. The oldest graves date back to the 1840’s. It is the only cemetery owned and operated by the Township.

For cemetery information, contact Laurie Richards, Township Clerk, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 616-895-6295, ext.

COMMUNITY PARKS

Allendale Community Parks

The Allendale Community Park behind (south) of the Township office, located at 6676 Lake Michigan Drive. The park is comprised of 40 acres. During the warm months, the park is a busy place. We have an outstanding softball and Little League facilities, which attract teams and players from a wide geographic area.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Senior Living

Allendale Lifelong Learners is a group that is growing and changing, but a friendly & social place for anybody aged 55 or older. Kathy Hanes has been the Allendale Lifelong Learners director for the past 7 years and plans events, outings and meetings for over 250 participants each month.Learn More...

Need to pay your bills?

Our Address: 6676 Lake Michigan Drive PO Box 539 Allendale, MI, 49401 Hours of Operation: The Township office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am through 5 pm. Find more information about how to contact us and where we are located by clicking here

Can't Find Something?

If there is any information that you would like to see added to the Township website, please contact Laurie Richards at 895-6295,ext. 6 or you can contact the clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.